Whistle Down The Wind

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

(D)Whis tle down the wind,

(Dsus2)let your voic es (D)car ry

(A7)drown out all the rain, light a patch of dark ness, (D)treach er ous and scar y.

(D6)Howl at the (D)stars,

whis per when you’re (D)sleep ing.

(A7)I’ll be there to hold you, I’ll be there to stop the (Dsus2)chills and all the (D)weep ing.

Make it (G)clear and (D)strong

so the (Em7)whole night (D)long

ev ’ry (F#m)sig nal that you send, un (G)til the ver y end (D)I will not a (Bm)ban don (Em)you my pre cious (A7)friend, so (Dsus2)try and stem the (D)tide

(Dsus2)then you’ll raise a (D)ban ner

send a (A7)flare up in the sky, try to burn a torch and (D6)try to build a (D)bon fire.

Ev ’ry (Em)sig nal that you send, un (A7)til the ver y end I’m (D)there.

So (A7)whis tle down the wind for I have al ways been (D)right (D6)here.

Make it (G)clear and (D)strong

so the (Em7)whole night (D)long

ev ’ry (F#m)sig nal that you send, un (G)til the ver y end (D)I will not a (Bm)ban don (Em)you my pre cious (A7)friend, so (Dsus2)try and stem the (D)tide

(Dsus2)then you’ll raise a (D)ban ner

send a (A7)flare up in the sky, try to burn a torch and (D6)try to build a (D)bon fire.

Ev ’ry (Em)sig nal that you send, un (A7)til the ver y end I’m (D)there.

So (A7)whis tle down the wind for I have al ways been (D)right (D6)here.

Make it (A7)whis tle down the wind for I have al ways been right (D)there.

Whistle Down The Wind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Whistle Down The Wind" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 115 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Whistle Down The Wind”

What key is "Whistle Down The Wind" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
Whistle Down The Wind is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Whistle Down The Wind"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Whistle Down The Wind" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Whistle Down The Wind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Whistle Down The Wind"?
"Whistle Down The Wind" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Whistle Down The Wind"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Bm, D, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Dsus2, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Whistle Down The Wind" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Whistle Down The Wind" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Whistle Down The Wind" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Whistle Down The Wind" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.